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Motril at Christmas hasn’t snow but it is the opportunity to spend a warm holidays at the beach with Christmas atmosphere.

How is the weather in Motril at Christmas?

The weather in Motril is privileged because there are mild temperatures and more than 300 sunny days all the year. So if you come to Motril at Christmas, the weather will offers mild temperatures and the thermometer does not usually fall below 8º.

You will spend Christmas holidays at the beach without snow. Anyway, if you miss it, you can go to the sky resort “Sierra Nevada” in less than 1 hour come back to rest close to the beach.

What to do in Motril at Christmas?

Motril has very nice Christmas atmosphere in the old town, because the streets have many light decoration and you can also hear Christmas Carol while you take a walk or go shopping.

There are many cultural events for all ages in Motril at Christmas

The town hall organizes many cultural activities to celebrate these special days.

There are many music concerts.

There is also a theater festival and puppetry for children.

The real postman will come to Motril to pick up the children´s letter.

Do you want to know the typical activities in Motril at Christmas?

There is a Christmas Market every Friday.

Every year there is the San Silvestre night race.

In Los Tablones neighborhood there is a living nativity scenes.

You cannot miss the Zambombá Flamenca, which are typical Carol Christmas with flamenco style.

On the afternoon of 5th Januar the children will have lots of fun at the Cabalgata de Reyes.

Do you know the peculiar Spanish tradition at New Year Eve?

This night everybody has dinner with the family or friends and then they goes to parties until the sunrise.

But at midnight there are a special tradition to attract the good luck and happiness in the new year. In this way, the people eat 12 grapes with each bell. If you succeed, you will succeed in the new year. Do you dare to try it?

Would you like to travel to Motril by our car hire?

You have to decide how are you going to travel to Motril if you don’t have your own vehicle. There are options:

You can travel by public transport, so you can explore Motril and surroundings by bus. It is a cheap way to travel, but you will have to waste your time waiting for the bus.

Or you can book our car hire in Motril to travel anywhere at anytime.

If you choose our services, you can also take advantage of its excellent delivery services, which you can select your favorite pick up points:

Our “Meet & Greet Service” is available at Malaga Airport. In this way, our staffs will meet you at the arrivals area to deliver our car rental.

You can meet our staff at your hotel lobby to do the delivery of our car rental in Motril. The return can also be done without leaving the hotel. So you only have to park it near and leave the key at the reception.

You can also pick up the car hire at our office.

Visit our website, where you can book online, choose your car model and your favorite pick up point.

On the other hand, maybe you prefer to book just a transfer service from-to the Malaga Airport-Motril. In this case, we recommend you Autosexi, which is a reliable transfer company. Read more info, on this website.

In conclusion, you can spend a different vacation in Motril at Christmas. So come to discover it with the car hire of Bahia Sexi

Take your cheap car hire in Capileira and ride along the history of the town!

The municipality of Capileira, located at the foot of the Mulhacén and crowning the Barranco de Poqueira, is part of the Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park.

The origin of the town of Capileira goes back to the time of the Goths, although some authors consider that it could have been even earlier, from the Roman period.

Its current name comes from the Latin word capilaris, “highest place”, due to its almost impregnable location which was one of the last places to be conquered by the Arabs and later by the Christians.

The second highest municipality in Andalusia stands out for its numerous fountains of natural water and splendid landscapes, lush vegetation and spectacular views such as the Eras de Aldeire, the river Poqueira or the Refugio.

Although, not less stands out for its beauty and the patrimonial value of its urban nucleus.

Its town centre preserves the traditional Alpujarra architecture. The white houses with flat roofs, known as “terraos”, give shape to its steep and zigzagging streets that adapt to the mountainous terrain.

Likewise, its typical “tinaos” are peculiar constructions of communication between streets or houses made of stone and chestnut wood – exclusive of the Alpujarra – that configure unique structures of their kind.

This small village houses notable buildings such as the Church of Santa María la Mayor or the Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Museum of Popular Arts and Customs.

There are also two traditional public washing places under the fountains of Hondera and La Pileta, which were in use until 1965.

This example of an authentic Alpujarran village that has managed to preserve its natural, historical and cultural values was recognised as a Historic Site along with the other two municipalities that make up the Barranco de Poqueira in 1982.

The Barranco de Poqueira is, as a whole, the most important and spectacular tourist centre in La Alpujarra, where tourists can also find rugs, tapestries and jarapas alpujarreñas of the highest quality along with handcrafted saddlery and guadameciles.

And, in your rest, be surprised by the forceful flavours of the game meat or the more serrano pickles that make up the typical “alpujarreño dish”.

But how would be the weather when you take your cheap car hire in Capileira?

The climate is temperate and warm in Capileira. Winters are rainier than summers in Capileira. According to Köppen and Geiger climate is classified as Csa. In Capileira, the average annual temperature is 12.1 ° C. Rainfall here averages 591 mm.

The driest month is July. There is 10 mm of precipitation in July. The highest amount of precipitation occurs in March, with an average of 73 mm.

Monuments that are worth to visit with your cheap car hire in Capileira

The Capileira Utility Room

The municipality of Capileira is located in the Alpujarra (Granada), in the Poqueira ravine. It has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site as it preserves the physiognomy of the ancient Berber settlers.

One of the most charming corners of Capileira that was in use until 1965. The washbasins are in a very good state of conservation.

In the surroundings of Capileira

On the outskirts of Capileira (Alpujarra) is the Abuchite Bridge. This construction allows us to cross the Poqueira river and cross from one slope of the Poqueira ravine to another.

The starting point are called Eras de Aldeire and we follow the stone path. After a few meters we will find a sign that will indicate the direction to follow.

An element to emphasize of the route are the ditches and the great quantity of walnut trees that there is by this zone. We will also enjoy great views of the Poqueira ravine.

It is necessary to pay attention in a point of the route since we will deviate of the main way. This happens when we find some wide stone staircases of possible medieval origin.

From this point on, the path becomes steeper and we will find old buildings in ruins. After a short while we will see the Abuchite bridge surrounded by many poplars.

Take your cheap car hire in Capileira and go to eat the best food!

Among the most typical we find the migas alpujarreñas, the choto capilurrio, the plate alpujarreño with potatoes to the poor thing, the ham and eggs, the gachas pimentonas, the soup alpujarreña with chopped almonds, the puchero de berza, the wild boar in sauce, the truchas with almonds or the lomo de orza.

The pork is the main base of the gastronomy alpujarreña. It is worth mentioning, among a wide variety of sausages, the ham.

Due to their geographical location, the Alta Alpujarra in general, and Capileira in particular, are ideal places for drying the pieces.

The cold, dry air from the Sierra Nevada undoubtedly contributes to this. This region acquired the denomination of origin of “Jamón de Trevélez” in 1992.

Other delicacies such as sausage, black pudding and artisan sheep’s cheese are also of special importance.

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Enjoying a vacation is very important, especially when you have a good time cheap car hire in Puerto Marina del Este, where you can enjoy the sea, the food, the beautiful sun and the beautiful people around.

The Marina Marina del Este is located in La Herradura, Almuñécar (Granada), in a natural setting of great beauty, situated in a privileged setting between the mountains and the sea.

It manages 227 moorings with a maximum length of 35 metres and has a dry dock dedicated to the repair of boats that provides service to all the boats in the area.

La Herradura is an old town, but young. One of the most beautiful villages on the coast of Granada. La Herradura is a hamlet belonging to Almuñécar.

It can be said that it is the last village in the province before entering Malaga. It has magnificent beaches in the Herradura itself and secluded coves in the Cerrogordo area.

The naturist beach of Cantarriján should be highlighted.

Due to its characteristics, La Herradura beach represents one of the privileged places for a perfect stay.

The quality of its seabed stands out, which has made the area a privilege for divers as it is immersed in the Natural Marine Park of the Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs, declared by UNESCO as a Specially Protected Area.

What can you do with your cheap car hire in Puerto Marina del Este?

If you prefer to take a boat trip, we recommend you to contact some of the companies that organize excursions by the sea and visit the Marina “Marina del Este”, designed in the purest Mediterranean style that stands out for its cosy appearance.

If you are a lover of botany and fauna, you are in luck because at the same time as hiking, cycling or horseback riding you can see native and acclimatized vegetation such as oleander, reeds, canes, palm hearts, lentiscos and olive trees, wild olive trees, wild olive trees, almonds, figs or castor beans (a species introduced in Roman times and used in conjunction with the famous’Garum’).

Also used as medicinal remedies, especially in the 1960s, and of course a wide variety of subtropical species such as the Ave del Paraíso with its spectacular flowering, mango, papaya, babaco, guava, cherimoya and avocado.

If you want to go by air, and visit Almuñécar and La Herradura from a bird’s eye view, we have several ideal starting points for paragliding, hang gliding or paratrike riding…. if you haven’t decided yet, you can always try a two-seater!

What you should eat with your cheap car hire in Puerto Marina del Este?

The cuisine of the area of the Granada coast can be defined as Mediterranean, but has some peculiarities that are worth observing.

The gastronomy of this region is marked tremendously by an extraordinary climate, however curious, which favours the cultivation in this area of exotic species that could not survive anywhere else in Europe.

The mixture of sunny days with the humidity and softness of the sea breezes and the mountainous environment create an authentic tropical orchard.

In many cases we speak of fruits, such as cherimoyas, mangoes, avocados, papayas, lychees, guavas, and other species of the vega (the cultivable plain), such as sugar cane.

In addition, the next most immediate influence is that of the sea.

Fishing has been a very important activity in all senses along the coast of Granada, and many of the most typical dishes have as their main ingredient different forms of fish: fried, grilled, espetos, baked, in any form!

Already in Phoenician times fish preserves and salted fish were made near Almuñécar, which then travelled all over the Mediterranean.

Finally, a third class of products should also be included that are more typical of the coastal mountain ranges, such as lamb or goat meat, honey, cheese, almonds, olive oil and pastries with Arab reminiscences.

We hope that you will enjoy your trip in Puerto Marina del Este! Take a moment to look at our services and rent your car in Costa del Sol today! 🙂

If you want to enjoy your holidays 100%, the best thing you can do is to get to know the place you are going. Enjoy your cheap car hire in Puerto Benalmádena to the fullest.

Know the surroundings with your cheap car hire in Puerto Benalmádena!

The Benalmádena Marina is one of the most surprising port and residential complexes in the world, with exemplary facilities and a very attractive and particular architecture.

It has been awarded twice as the’Best Marina in the World’ and since 1987 has been continuously awarded the European Blue Flag for the quality of its services and waters.

It has 1,100 moorings and, thanks to its facilities and the privileged climate of the Costa del Sol, offers a wide calendar of activities and events that make this environment one of the best that can be chosen to enjoy the sea.

Its climate, 320 days of sunshine a year, with an average annual temperature of 22ºC, allows for all kinds of tourist, leisure and recreational activities.

We invite you to set course for the Benalmádena Marina.

What can you do with your cheap car hire in Puerto Benalmádena?

Enjoy the surroundings with your cheap car hire in Puerto Benalmádena and get to know even more this place. Take your partner, family or friends… And go ahead!

Visit to the Sea Life Aquarium in Benalmádena

The Sea Life Aquarium is home to more than 2,000 marine species including sharks, sea turtles and rays.

It’s an ideal place to visit with children of all ages, because there’s so much to discover, not to mention the daily feeding shows and opportunities to hold crabs and starfish in the palm of your hand.

You can also take the opportunity to see how they feed the sharks three times a week.

Activities in Puerto Marina

After lunch, stop at one of the many cafes or visit the shops in Puerto Marina and its variety of items: clothes, jewellery, sunglasses and accessories.

Another great activity during the day is sailing, dolphin watching or paragliding. These activities are for all ages and you will have no problem finding the different offers along the port.

Another option is to visit the Colomares Castle in Benalmádena Pueblo, just fifteen minutes from Puerto Marina. It is a monument dedicated to the life and adventures of Christopher Columbus. It is worth a visit.

If you feel active, Benalmádena and Puerto Marina are great places to go for a run.

And finally, enjoy the wonderful beaches of Benalmádena.

Where to eat with your cheap car hire in Puerto Benalmadena?

Stop for lunch or dinner at any of the fantastic 44 international restaurants in Puerto Marina.

From each of the restaurants you can enjoy the beautiful views of the port and the more than a thousand boats moored.
One of our recommendations is the restaurant specialized in fish and seafood Los Mellizos – El Mero.

Apart from its seafood products, its salads are delicious, such as warm salads with ingredients such as chicory, prawns, bacon and Roquefort cheese.

We hope that you will enjoy your trip in Benalmádena! Take a moment to look at our services and rent your car in Costa del Sol today! 🙂

Geographical Location: it is the westernmost municipality on the Costa del Sol and therefore borders on the province of Cadiz.

It is 97 kilometres from the capital of Málaga and 35 from Gibraltar. The average annual rainfall in the area is 750 litres per square metre and the average temperature is 17º C.

It is advisable to visit the most outstanding monument for its historical and artistic value in this municipality which is the Castle of the Duchess or Fortín de Sabinillas, built on the site that must have occupied the aforementioned Roman villa.

From its location you can see a large area of the coast, which is why it was built there in 1767, to defend the area from continuous pirate raids.

The construction was carried out by a resident of Seville, Francisco Paulino, who was paid by the king to command a cavalry company.

The design and execution of the work was carried out by the engineer Miguel del Castillo.

Another monument to visit is the current church of Santa Ana, which was built in the 18th century on top of an earlier smaller temple from the late 16th century.

The present building dates from the middle of the 18th century.

The church is 36 meters long by 20 meters wide and has a height of meters and was renovated in the mid-nineteenth century.

The Chullera Towers belong to the type of construction intended for the surveillance of the coastal zone.

One is from the Nasrid period and the other is somewhat more modern.

Also get to know more about Casares

The town of Casares is situated between the Serranía de Ronda and the Costa del Sol, is one of the Andalusian villages located on the mountain.

The municipality stretches between the Costa del Sol, to which it belongs, the Serranía de Ronda and the Campo de Gibraltar, so the region has a variety of landscapes for having characteristics that make up each of these areas, although it has more characteristics of mountainous terrain.

Casares is a municipality that opens out onto the sea enjoying two kilometres of beach and forms part of the tourist offer of the towns on the Costa del Sol.

The municipality has urban characteristics of Arab origin, it has a great beauty and proof of this is that it has been declared a historical-artistic site since 1978.

Casares has an outstanding position that allows it to have unique natural spaces, whose orography is linked to the Serrania de Ronda.

In the municipality of Casares we find the Sierra Bermeja, a protected natural park, where you can see griffon vultures or the traditional green and beautiful Spanish firs of this ecological environment.

The Roman presence is demonstrated by the remains found in the Cortijo de Alechipe, which are believed to have belonged to the Roman city of Lacipo.

In the year 61 B.C., Julius Caesar was in Casares, being a praetor in Spain, and the tradition tells that in the sulphurous and alkaline-magnetic baths of the Hedionda and the Duke, he was cured of a hepatic condition he suffered.

But the present urban centre owes its origin to the Arab culture. At that time it was a walled town with two gates, one on Calle Villa, where some remains are kept, and the other on Calle Arrabal.

The Muslim mark remains in the village’s framework, with streets with an Arabic flavour such as Callejón del Rey, Calle Villa and the streets of Calle Arrabal, as well as in the toponymy: Benamorabe, La Alquería, Cerro del Moro or Almáchar.

For some historians, Casares derives from “Caxara”, a fortress in Arabic, while for others he derives it from the name “Caesar” (Caesar, political and military Roman leader).

The ruins of the fortress are still preserved from the Muslim period. Ruins belonging to an Arab castle dating from the 13th century and some remains of the ancient wall that surrounded the town are also preserved.

Take your cheap car hire in Manilva and go to eat the best food!

The gastronomy of Manilva is based on the varied Mediterranean diet, where olive oil is the main ingredient.

The typical dishes are made with local products such as grapes, raisins, goat cheese, honey, grapes, etc..

As it is a fishing area, like the surrounding villages, its culinary specialties are based on dishes whose main ingredient is fresh fish and shellfish.

Sea bream, red mullet, grouper and tuna, prepared in different ways, are the most common dishes in gastronomy, but the most popular are baked sardines.

Asparagus soups, tomato soups, clam soups and cuttlefish stews, spinach or chard pumpkin soups and octopus salmorejo are part of the gastronomy of the municipality.

The high quality of the Muscat wines produced in its land is also outstanding.

And… What about the food in Casares?

The cuisine of Casar is very rich and varied, and two types of gastronomy stand out, that of the mountains and that of the beach.

Its tasty stews are distinguished with’pringá’ and the broth stew with chickpeas, slaughter meat and bacon, a goat fry, blood sausage, gazpacho cacereño, highlight the Sierra Cretellina cheeses, made with goat’s milk in an artisan way and bread cooked in the wood-fired oven.

In the kitchen of the coastal area, the fried fish, the gazpacho, stands out. But the main course is the so-called’sardine moruna’.

In confectionery we can mention the fried cakes, or the famous homemade sponge cakes, which can be served with honey or chocolate.

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Visiting a city like Manilva is very interesting if you have thought about using your holidays to get a cheap car hire in Puerto de la Duquesa.

Get ready to know what you need to understand about this city and port, as well as its gastronomy.

Take your cheap car hire in Puerto de la Duquesa and ride along the history of the town!

The municipality of Manilva is located in the extreme southwest of the province of Malaga, 97 kilometres from the capital of Málaga and 35 kilometres from Gibraltar.

Between the river Manilva and the border with the province of Cadiz, the lands of this municipality cover five urban centres: the town of Manilva itself, Sabinillas, El Castillo, Hondacavada and the Port of the Duchess.

The terrain has the orographic characteristics of the Campo de Gibraltar, and has a succession of short hills crossed by short streams that flow directly into the sea (Alcorrín, Martagina, Indiano, Estanquillo).

On the hill of the Martyrs, the village is located less than three kilometres from the coast.

Manilva is a municipality that stands out for its beauty, which has clean and crystal clear waters, tempered by a splendid sun.

In the coastal landscape, in addition to having a first-rate marina (Puerto de la Duquesa), which is currently the centre of most tourist activity, there are welcoming hotels and housing estates, inviting you to spend a good beach, sun and sea holiday.

Although the main activity in the municipality is tourism and to a lesser extent agriculture and fishing, the area has preserved its customs.

During the Roman domination the municipality reached special importance, the Romans left traces of their culture, as is the case of the Roman villa of Sabinillas and the remains of a possible tower on the hill of El Hacho, as well as the ceramic remains of walls found in the Haza del Casareño.

The crenellated tower of Punta Chuchera and that of the Duchess can belong to the 15th century. The sites corresponding to the Muslim domination are located in the interior.

What can you find with your cheap car hire in Puerto de la Duquesa?

La Duquesa Marina is located in the town of Manilva. It is the biggest tourist attraction in the area where quiet beaches and a whole commercial offer are just a few steps away.

The gastronomic offer is composed not only of the typical products of the land but also of other more exotic styles such as the Hindu, the French or an Argentinean cuisine. In 2018 it was awarded the Blue Flag.

Take your cheap car hire in Puerto de la Duquesa and go to eat the best food!

The gastronomy of Manilva is based on the varied Mediterranean diet, where olive oil is the main ingredient. The typical dishes are made with local products such as grapes, raisins, goat cheese, honey, grapes, etc..

As it is a fishing area, like the surrounding villages, its culinary specialties are based on dishes whose main ingredient is fresh fish and shellfish.

Sea bream, red mullet, grouper and tuna, prepared in different ways, are the most common dishes in gastronomy, but the most popular are baked sardines.

Asparagus soups, tomato soups, clam soups and cuttlefish stews, spinach or chard pumpkin soups and octopus salmorejo are part of the gastronomy of the municipality.

The high quality of the Muscat wines produced in its land is also outstanding.

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It’s time for your vacation! So there is nothing better than to plan your perfect trip while looking for your cheap car hire in Estepona.

Get your whole family, or yourself if you’re going alone, to get all the advantages of knowing where you’re going beforehand. Ready to enjoy?

Take your cheap car hire in Estepona and ride along the history of the town!

Estepona was for many years subject to the jurisdiction of Marbella, with Doña Juana La Loca as governor of these kingdoms, due to the absence of the Catholic Monarchs.

It had a little over 600 neighbours then. It was only with King Felipe Quinto that he obtained his total and absolute independence on April 21, 1729.

Walking through the village we will find the Clock Tower that is still clinging to the heart of the village. It was in the sixteenth century when a church was built of which only the tower remains.

We will also come across the 18th-century church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, which was once a Franciscan convent.

The tranquillity of its streets and squares changes in summer, when the population almost triples.

With 21 kilometres of coastline, there are many beaches to choose from, including those of La Rada, Bahía Dorada, del Cristo and Costa Natura, the latter being one of the first nudist beaches in Andalusia.

In front of the sea, Sierra Bermeja, which has a Spanish fir tree at the top of the massif (in Los Reales) at an altitude of 1450 metres, where hawks, eagles and even some otters live.

The mountains become gentle hills as we approach the town where the Los Pedregales Municipal Park is located, around the hermitage of San Isidro, patron saint of the village.

Naturally, tourism, construction and real estate supply are the economic driving forces of this population.

However, they are not reluctant to forget the old traditions, neither fishing nor agriculture, as they still grow and sell citrus and tropical fruits, which continue to support a part of the local economy.

Next to the fishing port is the marina, as it could not be less in a tourist city. But in Estepona we will also see the other components of a high-quality tourism: golf courses, luxurious hotels, exclusive urbanizations…

However, there is a differentiating factor in Estepona. And it is their attempt to be also an outstanding cultural focus.

There was a family, Don José and Doña María Nadal, who wanted to repay the people for all the affection they had received and decided to leave their heritage to create a foundation whose sole objective was to create a university centre.

But how would be the weather when you take your cheap car hire in Estepona?

The climate is mild and warm in Estepona. Winters are wetter than summers in Estepona. This location is classified as Csa by Köppen and Geiger.

The driest month is July. There is 1 mm of precipitation in July. The greatest amount of precipitation occurs in December, with an average of 117 mm.

With an average temperature of 24.4°C, August is the warmest month. The lowest average temperatures of the year occur in January, when it is around 12.5 ° C.

Precipitation varies 116 mm between the driest and wettest month. The variation in temperatures throughout the year is 11.9 ° C.

Monuments that are worth to visit with your cheap car hire in Estepona

Estepona has places of interest that have been preserved since prehistoric times. Thus, in the area of Castillejos, next to the Parque de Pedregales, you can see the remains of a fortification from this period, rebuilt by the Muslims.

The Castle of Nicio and the Clock Tower are preserved from the period of Muslim rule.

The Castillo del Nicio is the ruins of a 9th century fortress located in the upper part of El Padrón. The walls and several towers are still standing today.

The Clock Tower, in the historic centre, corresponds to the old minaret of a mosque that became a church after the Castilian occupation of the town.

The tower became a bell tower and in the 18th century the neoclassical style dome was added, decorated with garlands, volutes and bucraneals.

After the Castilian conquest, the town of Estepona was attacked by pirates who prevented repopulation by capturing the inhabitants to sell them as slaves.

From the watchtowers there was a warning of the imminent attack.

These towers are the 10th century Guadalmansa tower, the 14th century Baños tower, and the 16th century Arroyo Vaquero, Saladillo, Saladavieja, Padrón and Velerín towers.

The Castle of San Luis is a fortress built by Queen Isabel La Católica in the 16th century to reinforce the walls of the town and facilitate its repopulation. Today, only the ruins are preserved.

Take your cheap car hire in Estepona and go to eat the best food!

Of those from the land, the most characteristic dish is the country soup, which was born from the hands of farmers for the low cost of the ingredients (found in their garden) and easy preparation.

The soup is made with oil, tomato, pepper, onion, garlic, bread, egg and salt.

Of the foods that are obtained from the sea, the preferred one in Estepona is the spicy sardine, although fried fish in all its varieties can be found in restaurants and bars with total security.

Other dishes typical of this gastronomy are the ajoblanco, the emblanco, the gazpacho, the gazpachuelo, the sardines to the tile, the fish to the salt and the salad of octopus.

In recent years international food has been installed in many restaurants in the municipality, so that it has a supply that covers almost all nationalities.

Go to your the beach with your cheap car hire in Estepona!

La Galera Beach

In the urbanization Buenas Noches. Very quiet beach with medium grain and grey sand and a good sporting offer.

Bahia Dorada Beach

Wild beach, with a beautiful water, gray sand and moderate waves.

Costa Natura Beach

It is nudist and has sand of volcanic origin. Its waves are moderate.

Guadalobón Beach

Next to the Elbe Hotel. Its sand is medium gray and the waves are moderate.

Arroyo Vaquero Beach

On the bank of the river with the same name. It is an extensive and quiet beach where you can practice spearfishing.

El Cristo Beach

Small cove sheltered from the wind, ideal for children. The water has a good temperature and the sand is grey.

Beach of La Rada

In front of the town centre. Distinguished with the blue flag, the sand is medium grain and golden in colour. It has a beautiful promenade and beach bars where you can have a drink.

Punta de la Plata Beach

Just before the town centre coming from Malaga. Its sand is thick and grey and the waves are moderate.

Punta Pinillo Beach

Its sand is coarse and grey in colour with moderate swell.

El Padrón Beach

It has an area of groves and you can practice octopus fishing. The sand is grey and the waves are moderate.

Beach of El Castor

Flanked by lush vegetation. Its sand is grey and the waves are moderate.

Beach of El Velerín

Situated in an incomparable setting with sea, mountains, rivers and lush vegetation. The sand and water are always clean.

Playabella

Quiet beach with a relaxed atmosphere and especially clean waters.

Guadalmansa Beach

The large cultivation areas slide into the sand. The water’s usually clean.

Saladillo Beach

Very clean beach without algae or rocks. The sand is fine and slatey.

Beach of Casasola

Excellent bathing area with grey sand and moderate swell.

Atalaya Beach

Area of thick grey sand and moderate swell.

Are you enjoying your cheap car hire in Estepona?

The ride doesn’t end here, enjoy your cheap car hire in Estepona and drive along the city to discover the secrets that this town has inside.

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Finally your holidays are here!! And of course it’s important to seek for a cheap car hire in Mijas to be able to move everywhere you want along these days.

We know it, and that’s why we just don’t offer our services but give you also a guide that will make you free to go wherever you want without looking constantly to your cellphone.

In Mijas Pueblo we will find small typical Andalusian houses, painted white and located on the hillside.

Mijas is a village that will bring us an endless number of pleasant experiences to our senses, both in terms of sight and taste, as we will be able to enjoy the excellent typical gastronomy of the place.

In Mijas Pueblo we will also meet the popular donkey taxis, near the central square.

Also, if we go for a walk in Mijas and we want some souvenirs from the village, there is plenty of work in linen and wicker, as well as the good quality of the honey and bread they make, it is worth trying them.

During the high season, tourists from all over the coast visit the town.

The higher you climb up the mountain you will find that the streets give way to flights of stairs and prices go down in cafes, restaurants, and bars.

Take your cheap car hire in Mijas and ride along the history of the town!

The origin of this town dates back to ancient times, as evidenced by the various remains found both on the hill where the parish church stands and in other places nearby.

Already in Roman times the town was known as Tarnisa or Tarmina. Then it must have been a prosperous place, especially considering its proximity to the road that linked Malaga with Cadiz.

Mijas was conquered by the Arabs at a very early date, specifically in the year 714, by Abdalaziz, son of Muza, thanks to a pact made with the Hispano-Gothic settlers.

It was precisely the Arabs who contracted the Roman name of Tarmina and turned it into “Mixa”, a term which, in Castilian Spanish, remained in Mijas.

During the Muladí rebellion led by Omar Ben Hafsun (late tenth and early eleventh centuries), Mijas successively belonged to the emirate and the followers of the rebel.

It was reconquered, after the capture of Malaga, by the Christian troops in 1487, just before the fall of the Nasrid kingdom.

During the struggle that followed, Mijas became Captain General.

The Christians who came from the north to repopulate the area joined a large part of the Muslim population who preferred to remain there, despite the defeat.

Faithful to Joan “La Loca” in the war of the Communities, Mijas received from the sovereign the title of Villa in 1512, along with an even more precious prize: he was free of the payment of alcabalas.

Later, the Crown granted him another honour: that of being considered Very Loyal.

Mijas is one of the largest municipalities in the province of Malaga, with just over 147 square kilometres stretching from the mountain range from which it takes its name to the very shore of the Mediterranean, which bathes it for over 14 kilometres.

This coast also has traces of the past, such as the beacon towers of Calahonda, Calaburra, La Nueva and La Vieja de la Cala del Moral.

The municipality is divided into three nuclei: Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas and La Cala, in addition to some rural areas that still preserve their entity, such as Valtocado, La Alquería and Entrerríos, as well as more than 150 urbanizations spread throughout the municipality.

Mijas Pueblo is located on the slope of the mountain range, at about 428 meters above sea level, which has allowed it to have a privileged position for the defence of the area in previous times.

Its climate and situation have made Mijas a tourist place par excellence where, in addition, many foreigners have established their residence (foreigners of more than 78 nationalities are counted).

But they are not the only causes. History has left a museum scattered throughout its streets: the remains of the Arab wall that served as a fortress and was destroyed during the Reconquest; the bell tower of the church of the Immaculate Conception; the hermitage of Calvary…

In any case, to get to know Mijas you have to walk around “El Barrio”. It is the oldest part of the town and the place where the essence of white Andalusia is preserved, whitewashed and decorated with grilles and flowers.

A neighbourhood where some houses have wanted to join nature, taking advantage of the shape of some caves to integrate them into their homes and be part of them.

But you must also know its places, such as the Sierra de Mijas, an authentic paradise of Nature where, according to legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to the shepherds Juan and Asunción.

To commemorate it, and inside a large rock, a small sanctuary known as Virgen de la Peña was built.

This same place, also called El Compás, has one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the town, having the privilege of not only contemplating the beautiful landscape from there but also, at a glance, admiring the entire coast.

But how would be the weather when you take your cheap car hire in Mijas?

The climate is mild and warm in Mijas. Winters are wetter than summers in Mijas. According to Köppen and Geiger climate is classified as Csa.

The driest month is July. There is 2 mm of precipitation in July. The greatest amount of precipitation occurs in November, with an average of 97 mm.

With an average temperature of 24.0°C, August is the warmest month. The lowest average temperatures of the year occur in January, when it is around 10.0 ° C.

Precipitation varies 95 mm between the driest month and the wettest month. The variation in temperatures throughout the year is 14.0 ° C.

Monuments that are worth to visit with your cheap car hire in Mijas

Go ahead and discover with your cheap car hire in Mijas, the amazing places that this town has to offer you.

The hermitage of the Virgen de la Peña

The sanctuary of the Virgen de la Peña was carved into the stone by hand by a Carmelite monk. Three images of the patron saint of Mijas, the Virgen de la Peña, are venerated in this place.

From the viewpoint near the hermitage, you can see a large part of the Mediterranean coast, including the African coast on clear days.

The viewpoint and gardens of the Wall

These beautiful gardens are the remains of the ancient fortress built in the Muslim era. At present they offer a pleasant walk, with a gorge where climbing is practiced and several viewpoints.

From the gardens you can see Gibraltar and the coast of Africa on clear days. The parish church of the Immaculate Conception is also located there.

The church was built next to the 16th century bell tower and served as a refuge for the residents in the event of an attack.

The bullring of Mijas

In the gardens of the Muralla, tourists can visit the bullring of Mijas, characterized by its distinctive oval shape, with bullfights every weekend in high season. It was built in 1900 on the site of the former castle.

Flour mill

Right next to the museum of miniatures of Mijas, we find a recreation of a flour mill with its original machinery. In the past, Mijas had more than 22 flour mills but, unfortunately, very few have survived to this day.

Take your cheap car hire in Mijas and go to eat the best food!

You can’t skip to take your cheap car hire in Mijas and aproach the food experience of this town!

In the gastronomic aspect, apart from the many international restaurants that exist, the cuisine of Mijas is based above all on the rich and varied first courses, for its great variety.

Its location on the coast and in the village allows the traveller to enjoy a cuisine based on fish as well as the typical dishes of the local cuisine:

White garlic with Muscat grapes: it is a cold soup or gazpacho of great popular tradition

Salmorejo: is a variety of gazpacho, a genuine Andalusian dish that is eaten cold

Gazpachuelo: consists of a rich soup of water, bread and egg white, to which is added a mayonnaise sauce previously diluted in a little of the same broth. Some mint leaves will give this dish an excellent taste

Pescaíto frito: it is the clearest representative of the Malaga table that is offered in the area of Mijas costa next to the sardine skewers

Garlic soup: this is a hot soup made by cooking three-quarters of a litre of water and salt in a pot to taste

Fish soup: is a hot soup made from a wide range of white fish

Tomato soup: this is a hot soup made with tomatoes, onion, garlic, pepper, oil and water

Sopas cachorreñas: this is a hot soup made with the peel of dried oranges, crushed in mortar with pepper and adding oil and crumbled pieces of bread, salt and vinegar

Sopas de maimones: this is a hot soup made with garlic and crumbled pieces of bread

Go to your the beach with your cheap car hire in Mijas!

If you come to this town you may want to use your cheap car hire in Mijas to go to the beach, wich of course is one of the main attractions of this place.

Mijas Cove

Cala de Mijas is the most popular cove of all and is located precisely in the town of the same name. Around it there are many bars and restaurants because it is a very tourist place that is always crowded, making it ideal for business.

As if this were not enough, the beach in this area is awarded the Blue Flag of the European Community, so you can get an idea of the beauty of the place and the good conditions of its sand and water.

Playa de la Luna

This beach is located in Calahonda, it is a different beach from all the others. It’s got dark sand and that’s what’s going to get your attention the most.

But it is a great beach to spend the day with family, friends or alone. It also has a blue flag thanks to the many services available to make your day at the beach special and you do not lack anything.

La playa de El Bombo

In Cala de Mijas you can also find El Bombo Beach, a famous beach although not as well known as others. It has four restaurants near the beach and if you forget the towel or the deckchair, you can also find them there so you can rent the umbrella or deckchair you prefer.

It is a way to avoid having to carry the sun loungers and umbrellas from home.

Although in high season you risk that when you arrive everything will be taken and you will have to go back to your house to take it or go to the store and buy what you need for the beach.

Butilaya

It is a beach where you can find many apartments for rent so that you can stay.

It’s a great idea to spend the summer on the beach and also have the beach close by every day. However, book in advance because the apartments are full in high season, and the cost can be somewhat high.

Playa del Almirante

El Almirante beach is also located in Calahonda and is also a beach of dark sand. It is a beach to enjoy the fresh air, the sea and good views.

It will undoubtedly be a place where you can relax and rest. You will also have services to make your day perfect.

Playa de Doña lola

This beach is very similar to the previous one in terms of services and is very popular with the people who live in this town. That’s why if you want to get to her you won’t have any problem.

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In this post, you will find a guide for your trip to Puerto Banús and also a way to enjoy your time doing things that are worth it!

But first let’s talk a little bit about the history of this place, in order to get to know it better!

Take your cheap car hire in Puerto Banús and ride along the history of the town!

The history of Puerto Banús is way different from any other city or dock that you will ever know. This place was meant to be a second Beverly Hills, full of skyscrapers.

There so, when the architect Noldi Schreck travelled to Marbella to have a meeting with José Banús (owner of the dock), he suddenly realized that this place was not designed to be a dock full of flats.

He had another vision and purpose, thinking about what to do in Puerto Banús, Schreck thought about creating an Andalusian village next to the sea.

Together, Banús and Schreck achieved the vision they had and Puerto Banús became one of the most successful touristic places.

The placed opened to the public at 1970 and had important guests as the prince and princess from Spain, also famous people like Grace Kelly, the cinema director Roman Polanski or the founder of Playboy Hugh Hefner.

As you can see, people with fame and quality lives were visiting Puerto Banús. This started to give a special feeling to the place.

That caught the attention of the governor of Riad at that time, Salmán bin Abdulaziz, who started to visit more and more the coast of Málaga.

One funny detail is that the very first night he spent in one of the hotels, he reserved 32 rooms for all his guests and workers.

But because he was very usual at Puerto Banús, he decided to make two beautiful palaces, using 200.000m2 of the territory. Years later he would also buy some of the marshes around the village.

All these facts are important cause this created a tendency for Puerto Banús, and it’s very common to see a lot of well-known families spending holidays at Puerto Banús.

Also, creating a path for the fashion business to develop some shops and glamorous restaurants at this place, because it was very usual that they would spend a lot of money there.

Let’s see where you can go with your cheap car hire in Puerto Banús!

To summarize all the things you can do in Puerto Banús, we will make you a list of all our recommendations and how you can enjoy your day here taking all the chances this places offers you.

1. Make a walk at the Ribera Dock

One of the most typical things to do around Puerto Banús is to take long walks at the docks, and the most famous one is the Ribera Dock, which is full of amazing restaurants and boats.

But there is another hobby… Look at the spectacular cars that they have parked just in front!

If you are a fan of Ferrari, Masseratti or Hammer, Mercedes or Lamborghini… This is the place to be!

So, to answer the question how I can get transfers from Puerto Banús to Málaga airport? This will be a breakdown to reconsider expending more days in our city 😉

2. Walk along the Fame Boulevard

Yes, this is not Beverly Hills but of course, it has some similarities because of the architect that built this place.

The Boulevard was made to honour the people that helped to make famous Puerto Banús and also Marbella, not just in Spain but around the world.

Any day would be lovely to walk around this place, but we recommend you to do it on a Saturday morning, cause you will also see the local market that sells antiques and beautiful objects.

Look around when you walk, cause you could be stepping on top of the star of Julio Iglesias, or Antonio Banderas or Lola Flores.

Also, if you want to go shopping, there are a few malls nearby.

If your apartment is at the same Puerto Banús, you won’t need a car to visit this place.

3. Spend some time at the beach in Puerto Banús

You would be crazy if you keep asking yourself how to get trasnfers from Puerto Banús to Málaga airport! Let’s keep enjoying and make of the answers is not “go to the beach”!

This dock is separated by two different beaches:

Río Verde

El Duque (also known as Nueva Andalucía Beach)

The Río Verde beach starts right where the leisure port ends, and it has a length of more than 1,5km.

The Nueva Andalucía beach starts right on the other side of Puerto Banús, is not that long but is more famous because it has two of the best beach clubs from Marbella.

We will talk about them later on.

4. Make some sport at Puerto Banús

But if you are up for a vacation where you expect something more than relaxing and enjoying some food, you can also practice some sports in this little village.

Of course, the sports will be also glamorous. So you can practice some golf, paddle, tennis and more.

One of the cool things from the many sports tracks that are around this place is that they open till very late at night you might not lose any time during the day for this.

5. Take a ride to Selwo Aventura

If this is a family trip, or even if it’s not, you may want to look around and visit some cultural and special places.

Because is not a regular theme park, or a zoo, or a museum, is a place where animals are wild and free and you can drive next to them and discover how magnificent these species are.

But if you are up for something more energetic, you might find interesting to go to Aqualand near Torremolinos, a place full of slides and swimming pools to have fun.

Take your cheap car hire in Puerto Banús and go to eat the best food!

Going to a restaurant will always have different opinions and choices, there is a person who wants to eat local, others want some elegant place and anothers will prefer a simple bar with some wine and food.

So, Puerto Banús has places for all of them. 😉

Eating local at Puerto Banús

This is the places that you should try if you want to know what to do in Puerto Banús when you want to try some local food.

1. Restaurante DOM

Cooking the typical fishes from Marbella in a beautiful style is their main thing. Also, this restaurant looks very nice and has a good service.

The presentation of the dishes are spectacular and the price is affordable.

2. La Habana Lounge

This is a special place indeed, famouse for the person who manages the place: Carmen. She gives something to the customers that made her very popular around.

Also, the food is amazing, we will recommend you to take some of the rice they make and also… Don’t miss a dessert from Carmen!

3. Restaurante Piucaro

At the right spot in Puerto Banús, you can find the Piucaro. A restaurant famous for their special salad with strawberries and the risotto with shrimps or the octopus carpaccio.

It might be a little bit more expensive than the other two mentioned before but is totally worth it.

Eating at an elegant restaurant in Puerto Banús

This is the places that you should try if you want to know what to do in Puerto Banús when you want to try some elegant restaurants.

1. D-Wine Restaurant

If you love the wine… This is the right place to be. An amazing selection of different wines to taste.

Also, a good quality when we talk about food and beautiful presentations to discover in every dish that you will order.

Our advice would be that if you want something more focused on the food, this is not the right place cause is more an experience about the combination of food and wine.

2. Restaurante Los Bandidos

The service and the food from this place has a lot of popularity in Puerto Banús. Being a place that Tripdavisor will totally recommend.

It’s a classic, so totally a must that you should see when going to this village.

Amazing food and a good relation between price and quality.

3. Albert & Simon

This is a curious place to discover, is like when you buy a book an doesn’t expect such an amazing story behind his cover.

Albert & Simon is a restaurant that serves little dishes with their special touch.

Most of the customers recommend the camembert, the soufflé and the Iberian prey.

But you may ask… What exactly is a typical dish from Puerto Banús?

As a good foodie, we will recommend you this typical dishes so if you read them in the menu of the place you choose… Go for it and try them!

So when you ask yourself what to do in Puerto Banús? Going out to a restaurant and ordering some of this dishes will be the right choice to make.

Gambas al pilpil

This dish, which can be taken as an entree, main course or tapa, is one of the veteran favorites for expats and locals alike. It’s simple but it tastes great and consists of prawns with garlic and chili served in very hot olive oil.

Espetos de sardinas

This is the typical specialty of Malaga. The sardines are made in the traditional style: pricking them in a cane and roasting them with the smoke of fire in the open air.

Ideally stuck in a traditional fishing boat converted into a barbecue on the beach.

Boquerones

Any trip to Marbella is not complete if you do not try their famous anchovies. As a tapa or as a starter, fried or cured meats with vinegar, olive oil and garlic are usually served.

Fritura Malagueña

Try the best of the Mediterranean with this varied fried fish dish. This selection of local fried fish, floured and salted, served with a slice of fresh lemon, is one of the favourite Andalusian dishes.

Queso Curado

A classic and much more than the favourite dish of shepherds, it tastes better with Serrano ham. The best varieties of cured cheese are those made with sheep’s milk or goat’s milk.

Gazpacho

This cold tomato soup may be well known but it is best done in Malaga. It’s served in any tapas bar and even better: it’s easy to do, so you can impress your friends when you return home!

Enjoy the night with your cheap car hire in Puerto Banús!

Puerto Banús is a nightlife, it is a party until the wee hours of the morning. Clubs, pubs, bars, private clubs…

That is why is one of the favourite place for young people to party, it’s impossible that you get bored in Puerto Banús.

You have to consider that all these places are more focused on foreign tourism and not the national, till the point that in some places you can only ask in English.

This is the price to pay for the enormous success among international tourists that Puerto Banus has.

That said, if you’re looking for a more Spanish atmosphere, the old town and the marina of Marbella is the best choice.

When people want to know what do in Puerto Banús at nighttime, we recommend that you let yourself lose and be open to meet a lot of new people.

Cause this place is usually frequented by bridal showers.

Although Puerto Banús is a moderately expensive place, there are alternatives for all budgets: you will undoubtedly spend more than if you go out for drinks in the center of Marbella, but that does not mean that only the most fortunate can enjoy an evening of walking in the dock.

Of course, if you want to spend and splurge, the places where you spend 1000 euros (no kidding) in a bottle of champagne are not lacking at Puerto Banús.

There is two really famous places to discover and have some drinks:

The Ocean Club Beach: if you are seeking for style and luxury, this is the right place. Also, very famous for the apearance and the elegancy of the club, that has a swimming pool at the centre.

Buddah Beach Club: a place to enjoy a cool dj set, good company, great enviroment and a beautiful swimming pool while you drink the best coctails.

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Take your cheap car hire in Marbella and ride along the history of the town!

The first settlements come from human concentrations around the Guadaiza and Verde rivers in the Cerro Colorao and Torrón areas.

Well-articulated populations in the field and prepared to receive the influx of merchants arriving from the Mediterranean East.

2,700 years ago the Phoenicians settled on these coasts, in Rio Real and in the Chapas area, starting an economic activity based on exchanges with the native populations and the production of fish salting, a fundamental element of the prosperity of the next centuries.

The Romans will reinforce this exploitation, especially the garum, sauce that would be exported throughout the Empire.

The most important Roman settlements are found next to the stream of Chopo and Río Verde, where there are remains of some hot springs, a paleo-christian basilica and mosaic pavements that could belong to a population called Salduba.

On the remains of another Roman settlement, possibly Cilniana, a Muslim fortress was built 1,000 years ago that will give birth to what we now call Casco Antiguo de Marbella

The arrival of the Muslims supposed the definitive abandonment of the coastal settlements and favoured the creation of defensive structures in height as it is the case of Cerro Torrón, Alicates or Nagüeles.

Sheltered by these fortifications called husun, concentrations of peasant population emerged.

From the spatial point of view, the dispersion of the population together with these shelters in height forms a feudal political-economic order characterized by its autonomy and by giving answers to defensive concerns rather than to the organization of production and the creation of wealth. .

This model of locations and administrative division will extend throughout the Middle Ages, giving rise to the so-called Land of Marbella.

In which there is a network of peasant villages, called farmhouses, such as Tramores or Daidin whose social and economic ties will remain during the centuries of Arab domination.

The fortification will play a prominent role in the Muslim strife through the Strait of Gibraltar; first, as a possession of the Marinid protectorate over this area and, later, as a fortified town in Granada at the western end of its kingdom.

In these centuries the lines of the urban development of Marbella are fixed.

The configuration of the Nasrid urban space responded to the classic city model of al-Andalus, while its space is organized around three fundamental elements: city or walled Madina, the citadel as a centre of power and a zone of expansion outside the walls constituted by the suburbs.

The central nucleus or Madina corresponds to what we know today as Historic District.

In June of 1485, Marbella was taken over by the Catholic Monarchs, the city received the new settlers or settlers dismissing a good part of the Islamic population.

Its incorporation into the Crown of Castile marks the birth of Christian Marbella.

The new situation meant a quick and radical transformation of the social body of the city, as Muslims were forced to leave their homes, and the beginning of significant transformations of the road network and the public space of the city within the walls, such as the construction of Plaza de los Naranjos, one of the most significant spaces of the new society in response to the economic development of the period.

Throughout the sixteenth century, the urban space will continue to undergo changes in its physiognomy resulting from a cluster of architectural and urban transformations that will adapt the city to new religious and social patterns, as shown by the construction of San Juan de Dios Hospital, Casa Bazán or the Convent of the Trinity.

Marbella will continue to suffer from the difficulties of being a borderland, which generated a general atmosphere of fear at the constant incursions of Turkish and Moorish pirates.

The construction of the beacon towers blurred by the coast meant a defensive improvement and the vertebration of the territory.

The defensive system was completed in the 18th century with the construction of the Fort of San Luis and the Battery of Lance de las Cañas.

The seventeenth century was a prosperous era. The exports of raisins and wines allowed Marbella to become an important exporting centre, to which must be added the development of a promising sugar industry.

Marbella will begin its urban profile in the 18th century.

The walls will be demolished or embedded by new constructions that will house a growing population despite recurring natural and demographic catastrophes.

The city exceeds the security framework of its walls extending eastward, creating the germ of the known as El Barrio.

To the south, the construction of the Alameda will become the symbol of the new times marked by prosperity, giving a new configuration to the urban environment.

The nineteenth century was marked by the presence of several negative factors that allowed the continuity of an economic, social and demographic system typical of the Old Regime.

The revitalization of the cultivation and manufacture of sugar cane and the pioneering and successful initiative of the Rio Verde ferreries, protagonists in the industrialization process of the country, had a conjunctural character and could not revert the existing model.

The decline of these industries in the sixties will coincide with one of the most important events that mark this century: the creation of the agricultural colony of San Pedro Alcántara.

But how would be the weather when you take your cheap car hire in Marbella?

One of the things that you will enjoy

The climate in Marbella is warm and temperate. The winter months are much rainier than the summer months in Marbella.

This location is classified as Csa by Köppen and Geiger. The average annual temperature is 17.8 ° C in Marbella. The rainfall here averages 602 mm.

The driest month is July, with 1 mm of rain. Most of the precipitation here falls in December, averaging 104 mm.

August is the warmest month of the year. The temperature in August averages 24.7 ° C. January is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging 12.2 ° C.

There is a difference of 103 mm of precipitation between the driest and the wettest months. Throughout the year, temperatures vary by 12.5 ° C.

Monuments that are worth to visit with your cheap car hire in Marbella

To know Marbella means also to make a tour among its monuments, leaving the beach for a moment.

Visiting the old town, a monument in itself, you can see the Casa del Corregidor and the Town Hall in the Plaza de los Naranjos, the Hermitage of Santo Cristo de Veracruz, the Church of the Incarnation in Plaza San Bernabé, the Bazán Hospital, the Chapel of San Juan de Dios and finally the walls of the Castle.

If you leave the old town and cross the Alameda, on Avenida del Mar you can see the statues made by Salvador Dalí.

You can also take a look at the Plaza de Toros in Marbella, although it is a little away from the city center and the old town, and near the ring road.

If you decide to go to Puerto Banús, at the height of the Fair and Congress Palace you will find the famous Pirulí, and continuing along the Hohenlohe Avenue you will have to stop for a moment to see the King Abdul Aziz Mosque.

In the area of Guadalmina and Linda Vista, in the area of San Pedro de Alcántara, you can see the remains of a Paleo-Christian Basilica and the Baths.

Where the Green River empties we also find the remains of the Villa Romana, about 6 km from Marbella, in the direction of San Pedro de Alcántara.

All these monuments represent part of the historical heritage of Marbella, dedicating a day to your visit is undoubtedly something interesting during your vacation in the city.

Take your cheap car hire in Marbella and go to eat the best food!

To know Marbella means also to make a tour among its monuments, leaving the beach for a moment.

Visiting the old town, a monument in itself, you can see the Casa del Corregidor and the Town Hall in the Plaza de los Naranjos, the Hermitage of Santo Cristo de Veracruz, the Church of the Incarnation in Plaza San Bernabé, the Bazán Hospital, the Chapel of San Juan de Dios and finally the walls of the Castle.

If you leave the old town and cross the Alameda, on Avenida del Mar you can see the statues made by Salvador Dalí.

You can also take a look at the Plaza de Toros in Marbella, although it is a little away from the city center and the old town, and near the ring road.

If you decide to go to Puerto Banús, at the height of the Fair and Congress Palace you will find the famous Pirulí, and continuing along the Hohenlohe Avenue you will have to stop for a moment to see the King Abdul Aziz Mosque.

In the province of Málaga, community of Andalusia, it is impossible to talk about good gastronomy without naming Marbella. That’s right, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea you can taste the most aphrodisiac dishes.

As is to be expected, the cuisine of the place is based on sea fish, almost as on the entire Mediterranean coast, but also the particular flavor of the people of Marbella stands out above others.

Go to your the beach with your cheap car hire in Marbella!

Marbella has 27 km of coastline and its 24 beaches are very that are very different from each other.

All of them are busy (specially in summer) and they are located in urban or semi-urban areas because of its urban boom however there may be beaches with fine sand and others with little stones. The most popular beaches are:

Artola or Cabopino

It is close to Marina Cabo Pino. It is in a natural environment surrounded by pine trees and the only nudist beach in the city . There are the dunes “Artola” which is a protected natural area.

Venus Beach

It is between the 2 marinas la Bajadilla and Virgen del Carmen. It is very busy because it is close to the centre. Her you will find all the services that you need. Its sand is fine and golden and it is ideal for families.

Fontanilla Beach

It is similar to Venus Beach because it is also a busy beach which is close to the centre with fine sand. It is close to the popular Hotel Don Pepe and the Palace of Congresses “Adolfo Suarez”

Puerto Banus beach

It is close to marina Puerto Banus where you will find all the services that you need.

But at the beach you have active tourism companies that offer aquatic activities and in the mountains, for example hiking. It has the blue flag, which is a European recognition of the quality of the beach and its services.

San Pedro de Alcantara Beach

It is between Marbella and Estepona which also has the blue flag. It is the quieter beach in Marbella. Its sand is fine and dark and it is surrounded by eucalyptus trees.

You can arrive here by its promenade where you will see an elephant sculpture trading the sand.

Puente Romano beach

It is close to the luxury hotel “Resort Puente Romano & spa” in the golden mill between Marbella and Puerto Banus. The Romans built a bridge but nowadays there isn´t any remain. This beach has little stones.

Las Chapas Beach

It is further from the centre so it is quieter. This beach has a glamour atmosphere because of the luxury beach club such as the famous Nikki Beach Club.

There are many good quality restaurants.

Faro Beach

It is close to the marina Virgen del Carmen and the Constitucion park.

Here there is an old lighthouse and also all the services that you need at the beach, therefore it has the blue flag. It sand is fine and it is very busy and cheerful.

Cable beach

This well-known beach is at the entrance of the city. It is very popular for its fine sand, its blue flag and above all because there are many activities organized here such as beach volleyball championship or sandcastle competitions.

Funny beach

On this beach there is an amazing amusement park with activities for the whole family ranging from karting, inflatable mattresses and all kinds of water activities.

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